Fluid - Differential: Adjustments

DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL OIL: ADJUSTMENT

1. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD)






(a) Stop the vehicle on a level place.
(b) Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.






(c) Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.
NOTICE:

- Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause trouble.
- After replacing oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level.

HINT:
If necessary, fill the front differential carrier with hypoid gear oil.

(d) Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
(e) Install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft-lbf)
2. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL






(a) Stop the vehicle on a level place.
(b) Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.






(c) Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.
NOTICE:

- Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause trouble.
- After replacing oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level.
HINT:
If necessary, fill the rear differential carrier with differential synthetic gear oil.



(d) Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
(e) Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)
3. ADD FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD)






(a) Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
(b) Add oil.
Capacity:
0.65 to 0.75 liter (0.69 to 0.79 US qts, 0.57 to 0.66 Imp. qts)
Oil grade:
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5 or equivalent

Recommended oil viscosity:





(c) Check the oil level.
(d) Install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
After replacing the oil, recheck the oil level after driving.

4. ADD REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL






(a) Using a hexagon wrench (10mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
(b) Add oil.
Capacity:
1.30 to 1.40 liters (1.38 to 1.48 US qts, 1.15 to 1.23 lmp. qts)
Oil grade:
Toyota genuine differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
(c) Check the oil level.
(d) Using a hexagon wrench (10mm), install the differential filler filler plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
After replacing the oil, recheck the oil level after driving.